Dentist Faces Sex Charges

BOCA RATON — Police have charged a dentist with fondling three girls -- two 12-year-olds and an 11-year-old -- during a party at his home and aboard his boat in February.

Police spokesman Terry Walters said Dr. Ronald Lee Rubin, 40, of the 600 block of Northeast Harbor Drive, was charged after surrendering to police March 22 with lewd and lascivious behavior. He was freed on his own recognizance from the the Palm Beach County Jail.

Walters said the girls told police investigators the incidents occurred on the night of Feb. 2 and early in the morning of Feb. 3, during a party that began at Rubin`s home.

One of the 12-year-olds and the 11-year-old told police Rubin fondled them after inviting them to pilot his boat in the Intracoastal Waterway, Walters said. He said the other 12-year-old claimed Rubin put his hand under her shirt while she was on his bed watching television with several other girls.

Officials said the girls were at the house to attend a birthday and slumber party for Rubin`s daughter. Boys also had been at the party, but left before the boat ride began, officials said.

Officials did not say whether other adults were present at the party, but said they had no other suspects.